Essen Haus invites you to take a trip to Germany without ever leaving Madison. Experience German food, bier and culture from the time you arrive until the time you say Auf Wiedersehen. Essen Haus proudly features 16 rotating German tap bier selections, a wide variety of bottled imports, traditional German entrees, live oompah music and a friendly staff dressed in Old-World German attire. A perfect location for banquets, holiday parties, special events or simply a fun night out.

What Makes Us A Madison Original?

Essen Haus, Madison's authentic German restaurant & trinken halle, has been nestled in the historic First Settlement Neighborhood of downtown Madison for over 30 years. In that time, it has grown into a Madison staple that is famous for its traditional German cuisine, steins and 2-liter boots of premium German bier, friendly staff dressed in dirndls & lederhosen, live polka music nightly and plenty of Gemütlichkeit!